DELCADE: Your Partner in Criminal Risk Management for Executives
On March 18, 2025 By Benoît LAFOURCADE and Gabriel Aouizerat
In today’s dynamic business environment, corporate leaders face increasing exposure to criminal liability. At DELCADE, we specialize in supporting company directors—including those managing international subsidiaries—by offering comprehensive legal guidance and targeted training on criminal risk. Our expertise helps you prevent, prepare for, and manage criminal investigations, ensuring that your strategic decisions are aligned with rigorous legal standards.
Preventing and Managing Criminal Risk
Our service is built on a deep understanding of the multifaceted nature of criminal liability in the corporate world. We assist executives by addressing:
- Who Can Be Held Liable?
- Natural Persons: We examine the personal criminal liability of directors, whether they act as legal representatives, de facto leaders, or even past managers responsible for earlier company actions.
- Legal Entities: We advise on how corporate liability can be engaged through the actions of managers or representatives, ensuring that the boundaries of individual and corporate responsibilities are clearly understood.
- Key Risk Areas in Commercial Activity:
Criminal risks range from offenses related to financial mismanagement (such as fraud, embezzlement, or abusive practices) to breaches in regulatory compliance. We provide detailed risk mappings that help identify and prioritize these risks, enabling you to take proactive steps. - The Criminal Process – From Investigation to Resolution:
Our approach covers every stage of a criminal proceeding—from preliminary investigations and evidence collection to the trial phase and post-judgment appeals. We ensure that your rights are protected throughout the process and that you are fully informed of each procedural step.
Our Tailored Approach for Directors and International Subsidiaries
Recognizing the unique challenges faced by leaders of foreign subsidiaries, DELCADE offers a bespoke service that includes:
- Executive Guidance on Delegation and Risk Mitigation:
We advise on the proper delegation of powers within your organization, ensuring that responsibilities are clearly defined to minimize personal exposure while maintaining overall corporate accountability. Our strategies are supported by a proven methodology that includes risk mapping, continuous legal monitoring, and the implementation of internal alert and crisis management procedures. - Comprehensive Training Programs:
Our training modules are designed to raise awareness among your senior management teams about criminal risk. Through real-life case studies and interactive workshops, participants gain the practical tools to identify potential risks, respond appropriately to investigative actions, and work collaboratively with legal counsel to protect both their personal and corporate interests. - Cross-Border Expertise:
With extensive experience advising multinational corporations, we understand the additional layers of complexity that arise when operating across jurisdictions. Our experts provide practical advice on navigating differing legal systems and regulatory frameworks, ensuring that foreign subsidiaries are not only compliant but also resilient in the face of criminal investigations.
These offenses are criminally sanctioned, even in the absence of clear fraudulent intent. Indeed, case law establishes that “the mere finding of a violation, knowingly committed, of a legal or regulatory requirement implies criminal intent” (Cass. Crim. January 20, 2009, No. 08-82.615).
Why Choose DELCADE?
- Specialized Expertise: Our team brings deep legal insight into criminal law as it applies to corporate management, making us the ideal partner for directors needing tailored advice.
- Proven Methodology: We use a systematic approach to risk assessment and prevention, combining legal best practices with innovative training techniques.
- International Reach: With a focus on multinational operations, our expertise spans diverse legal systems, ensuring that your international subsidiaries benefit from a cohesive and comprehensive risk strategy.
At DELCADE, we are committed to empowering you with the knowledge and tools needed to manage criminal risk effectively. Let us be your strategic partner in safeguarding your leadership and your organization. Contact us today to learn more about our services and training programs.
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